Coping Forward Counseling Services
Hi, I’m Carrie Meckler, LCMHC-S, LCAS — the therapist behind Coping Forward Counseling Services, PLLC.
I work virtually across North Carolina with teens and adults who feel stretched thin, anxious, or stuck in patterns they can’t shake. My approach blends DBT with practical, evidence-based tools — so therapy isn’t just talking, it’s learning how to actually cope forward.
At Coping Forward Counseling Services, I specialize in helping:
-High-achieving women who struggle with perfectionism and anxiety
-Teens learning to manage emotions and find balance
-Adults who want real, practical skills — not just more ‘talk’
Sessions are virtual, flexible, and grounded in skills you can use outside of therapy. If you’re ready to feel steadier and more in control, let’s connect.
Specialties
Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anxiety Drug Addiction PerfectionismInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Coping Forward Counseling Services is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Aetna Student Health Blue Care Network Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPOPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1780322289Rates
| First session | $250 |
| Ongoing sessions | $200 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Friday | -- |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) EclecticModalities
Groups IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
LGBQ+Meeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 14
- License(s): NC-8934
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
- Religion(s): Protestant